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New Platform: IDHS Services Gateway

Beginning on Jan. 22, 2024, the IDHS Services Gateway now serves customers seeking to file for fireworks permits, amusement and entertainment permits and building inspections and violations. These services previously were housed in the Public Safety Portal system, but they are now handled by the IDHS Services Gateway. This first phase only includes the three areas mentioned. Users seeking fireworks or amusement/entertainment permits, or to request or review a Code Enforcement inspection report or violation, should use the IDHS Services Gateway link for new business. All previously acquired Access Indiana credentials remain the same.

Permits, Inspection Reports and Fines

New Online System
effective Jan. 22, 2024
Fireworks and Amusement and Entertainment Permits

All new fireworks permitting and amusement and entertainment permitting now occur in the IDHS Services Gateway.

Other Permit Types

All other types of permits continue to be in their current system until moving to the IDHS Services Gateway system during later phases. See the list in the Other tab below for details.

Inspection Reports and Fine Payments

General building and fire safety inspection reports and new fines are now in the IDHS Services Gateway. However, fine balances for violations prior to the new system launch should be paid in the Public Safety Portal, not the new system.

To apply for a permit, pay a fine or find an inspection report, select a tab below to be directed to the proper system.

Fireworks Permits

Use the IDHS Services Gateway for permit and inspections relating to fireworks.

IDHS Services Gateway
Note: Use browsers Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari; other browsers may experience issues.

Fines Before Launch (Jan. 22, 2024)

If you have an outstanding fine balance for a violation prior to the new system launch, use the Public Safety Portal to make the payments.

Fireworks on ground
Amusement and Entertainment Permits

Use the IDHS Services Gateway for permit and inspections relating to amusement and entertainment.

IDHS Services Gateway
Note: Use browsers Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari; other browsers may experience issues.

Fines Before Launch (Jan. 22, 2024)

If you have an outstanding fine balance for a violation prior to the new system launch, use the Public Safety Portal to make the payments.

Outdoor concert
Building and Fire Safety Inspections Reports and Fines

Use the IDHS Services Gateway for building and fire safety inspection reports and fines.

IDHS Services Gateway
Note: Use browsers Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari; other browsers may experience issues.

Fines Before Launch (Jan. 22, 2024)

If you have an outstanding fine balance for a violation prior to the new system launch, use the Public Safety Portal to make the payments.

Fire sprinkler
Other Permits and Payments
  • Use the Public Safety Portal for permits, licenses and fines related to the following:
    • Amusement rides
    • Boilers and pressure vessels
    • Elevators, escalators and other regulated lift devices

    Public Safety Portal
    Note: Use browsers Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari; other browsers may experience issues. Visit the Public Safety Portal Help page for tutorials on using the portal.

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Map of Indiana counties with color-coded districts with numbers and people's contact info
Code Enforcement Staff
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Map of Indiana counties with color-coded districts with numbers and people's contact info
Code Enforcement Staff (select for contacts)

About the Code Enforcement Section

The Code Enforcement Section provides construction and fire-safety related inspections, training and guidance throughout the state of Indiana. Code officials work with local building and fire departments to provide educational training, code interpretation and on-site inspection assistance.

In jurisdictions where there is not an approved building department, Code Enforcement inspects Class I structures for construction compliance. When a Construction Design Release is applied for through the Building Plan Review Section, Code Enforcement will conduct inspections during the construction process and provide a final inspection.

Agricultural buildings and residential structures (one- and two-family dwellings) fall under the jurisdiction of the local government entity. If there is no local government entity, then the local county government may provide inspections. Designated via Home Rule in state statute, residential dwellings fall to the responsibility of the local government entity if there is one. In the event there is no local, the residential issue becomes a private civil matter.

Code Areas and Other Resources